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An American plague : the true and terrifying story of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 / by Jim Murphy.
Recreates the devastation rendered to the city of Philadelphia in 1793 by an incurable disease known as yellow fever, detailing the major social and political events as well as the time's medical beliefs and practices.
Record details
- ISBN: 0395776082 :
- Physical Description: 165 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
- Publisher: New York : Clarion Books, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2003
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award 2004" |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-153) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | No one noticed -- "All was not right" -- Church bells tolling -- Confusion, distress, and utter desolation -- "It was our duty" -- The prince of bleeders -- "By twelve only" -- "This unmerciful enemy" -- "A delicate situation" -- Improvements and the public gratitude -- "A modern-day time bomb." |
| Citation/References Note: | ALA Best Bk YAs 04 Newbery Honor 04 Siebert Award 04 BL 6/1/03 HB 7/1/03 KR 4/1/03 SLJ 6/1/03 V 12/1/03 |
| Target Audience Note: | 1130L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR UG 9 6 69054. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Yellow fever > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > History > 18th century > Juvenile literature. Pennsylvania > History > 1775-1865 > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Teen non. |
Available copies
- 29 of 29 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Rolla Public.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 29 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolla Public Library | JNF 974.811 MUR (Text) | 38256101242729 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
